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FP12 TYO

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,257 mi
Last recorded75,257 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 TYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 75,257 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 May 2025 75,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Front Bush ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Space Saver Fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 73,480 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Front & Rear Bush NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 73,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Front & Rear Bush NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 71,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear slight binding

Pass 17 May 2022 69,843 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 67,962 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front Exhaust Mounting Bracket Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 64,304 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 64,303 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 63,010 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 63,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 62,032 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 58,358 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 58,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 55,664 miles

Nearside Front door mirrow lose

Rear exhaust lose

Fail 17 May 2016 55,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front door mirrow lose

Rear exhaust lose

Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,567 miles

offside front seatbelt clasp outer casing missing

Fail 28 Apr 2015 50,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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FP12 TYO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP12 TYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP12 TYO registered?

FP12 TYO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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